Comments on: cranberry-walnut chicken salad

By: Alyson

Alyson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +0000

I really love this recipe but I use yogurt instead of mayo – I’ve disliked mayo since childhood. Talk about picky eating… but yogurt is really yummy here!

By: Sara's Test Kitchen

Sara's Test Kitchen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:09:40 +0000

I just made a spin-off of this tonight with some leftover chicken. I added some sliced red grapes and celery salt. It came out deliciousm thanks for the inspiration!

By: Berit

Berit — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:44:24 +0000

Sounds like my idea of heaven :)

By: Hänni

Hänni — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:45:21 +0000

Can I tell you, I made this last night and I am now making it again! Best chicken salad I’ve ever tasted. My take: I reduced mayo (in my case veganaise) to 1/3 C and substituted pomegranate seeds for the cranberries.

By: Mrs.TeaPie

Mrs.TeaPie — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:11:34 +0000

My favorite (or easiest) fruit to add to a chicken salad is mandarin oranges. It’s always on hand in my pantry (canned). I usually put in some pecans too. Minced onion and celery.
I want to try your version too. It sounds like I’d love it.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:08:32 +0000

I just made the chicken salad tonight exactly as is. I used boneless skinless breasts and marinated in a brine just like you suggested. It was perfect. I did add a little plain yogurt to the dressing but ended up using about 2/3 cup total for the amount of chicken I had. It is absolutely perfect. I served mine in butter lettuce leaves and slices of garden tomatoes. And by served, I mean ate by myself in front of the tv….ha! Thanks for the recipe – a new staple for me.

By: Kat

Kat — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:16:05 +0000

I have to admit the tarragon made me a bit leery (I don’t like licorice or anise flavor) but it added just the right kick. This is definitely a keeper.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:36:07 +0000

This was just right. Loved it! Husband loved it, toddler liked it (yay!) and there was none left. This will be a staple for awhile!
Thanks for the great work!

By: Eva

Eva — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:41:10 +0000

I love chicken salad w/ “stuff” in it.. except celery. Luckily, everyone in my house eats it (and my boyfriend even asked me, as he went back for his 4th mini sandwich, “How come your chicken salad is so good?!”). I don’t normally use mayo, instead I find softened cream cheese to be awesome. It makes it a little stickier, but it is so very tasty. I also throw in some blue cheese or goat cheese crumbles if we have them.

By: Sweatsinthecity

Sweatsinthecity — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:50:18 +0000

Oh, my god, this is good. I substituted dried tart cherries for the cranberries (thought I had cranberries… but was wrong). I wanted to eat THE ENTIRE THING.